Chania

Chania, the capital city of the westernmost prefecture of the island, is well known for its Old Town with its majestic venetian houses, the stunning temples and the rambling streets, not to mention the Frangokastello, a venetian castle providing an amazing view of the Libyan Sea, and the Chania Lighthouse. Traditional housing developments, picturesque paths, verdant fields and the astonishing White Mountains compose a marvelous landscape which provokes every visitor’s admiration. It is worth visiting the wineries of Chania and above all you should taste the domestic wines, that are greatly followed by the hearing of the cretan mantinades and by the flavors of the cretan gastronomy, which definitely satisfy even the most demanding visitor’s palate.